Source-reviewed preset

United Kingdom Passport photo maker

Make a verified UK Passport photo at 600 × 750px. Check official size, background and framing rules, then create it free. The tool is preselected for this application and processes the portrait on your device.

Digital size
600 × 750px
Print size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Plain light-coloured background
Reviewed
15 July 2026
Private browser workspace
  1. 1Document & photo
  2. 2Modify
  3. 3Download
Your photo stays on this device
Step 1 · Add a photo

Choose a clear portrait

Face detection and permitted edits run locally in this browser. The portrait is never sent to the Photo Pass server.

JPEG, PNG or WebP · up to 20 MB
  • Free download
  • No account
  • No watermark
  • Digital and print output
Application guidance

United Kingdom Passport requirements at a glance

Use these values for the selected authority, then compare the final portrait with the linked official instructions before submission.

Physical size35 × 45 mm

Use at the authority's required print scale.

Digital dimensions600 × 750 px

Exported as a fresh JPEG file.

BackgroundPlain light-coloured background

Keep the background even and free of visible shadows.

Head position29–34 mm from chin to crown

Face forward with eyes visible and a natural expression.

How do I make this photo?

  1. Keep the preselected United Kingdom Passport preset.
  2. Choose a recent, clear portrait with one front-facing subject.
  3. Review the automatic 29–34 mm from chin to crown framing and keep the background plain light-coloured background.
  4. Use only edits permitted by the issuing authority, then export the 600 × 750px JPEG.

What should I check before submission?

  • Confirm the portrait represents the applicant’s current appearance.
  • Check both eyes are visible and avoid blur, glare, hard shadows or covered facial features.
  • Compare the exported crop with the authority source; correct dimensions alone do not guarantee acceptance.
  • Keep the original background and do not retouch or digitally enhance the portrait.

What file will Photo Pass create?

The digital download is a JPEG cropped to 600 × 750 pixels. You can also prepare a 300 DPI A4, A5 or 6 × 4 inch print sheet using the physical 35 × 45 mm size. Review printer scaling and disable “fit to page” when exact physical dimensions are required.

Who reviewed this requirement?

The Photo Pass editorial team checked the preset against the linked issuing-authority material on 15 July 2026. The review covers dimensions, background, head placement, format, file-size limits and stated editing restrictions. Requirements can change, so the authority source remains the final reference.

Read the verification methodology or report an inaccurate requirement.

Why might a correctly sized photo be rejected?

Common causes include an old or altered portrait, an incorrect expression, closed or obscured eyes, uneven lighting, a visible shadow, low resolution, an unapproved background or a crop that does not match the required head position. Application channels can also impose a different file limit or capture process.

Country and application context

What is specific to this passport?

UK passport guidance evaluates the complete portrait, not only the 35 × 45 mm crop. The image should be a true, unaltered likeness against the permitted light background, and online applications may perform additional automated checks after upload.

A passport photo becomes part of a long-lived identity document. Use a recent portrait, preserve a natural likeness and check rules for expression, glasses, head coverings and children. For printed applications, verify paper finish, quantity and any photographer certification separately from the digital crop.

Primary evidence

Checked against the issuing authority

The source supports the core requirement recorded above. Review it again if your application form or appointment instructions show a different rule.

Open official source Reviewed by Photo Pass editorial team · 15 July 2026

Photo Pass is an independent preparation tool. It is not affiliated with the issuing authority and cannot guarantee acceptance.